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    Hello and welcome to Cambodia for the first, and probably only time!
    Today we'll be checking one of only two regularly scheduled routes in this Southeastern Asian country, from the capital Phnom Penh, to the northern city of Battambang, where we'll see the world famous 'Bamboo Railway'... I hope you enjoy the video!
    Date of Filming: 28/9/22
    Camera: GoPro Hero 10 Black
    Operator: Royal Railways (Cambodian Railways)
    Departure: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    Arrival: Battambang, Cambodia
    Cost: 32, 000 Cambodian Riels (£6.70, €7.56 $8.00)
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  • @NonstopEurotrip
    @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад +26

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    • @dimassajja1186
      @dimassajja1186 Год назад +1

      Can you try, train in Myanmar sir 😁😁

    • @nikhilPUD01
      @nikhilPUD01 Год назад

      Oh Man... i hope you are okay after this dancing train journey 😂🤣😂

    • @anirujarbharasiri8907
      @anirujarbharasiri8907 Год назад

      I think , You should come and get Thai massage urgently...Ha Ha Ha..

    • @rickville8898
      @rickville8898 11 месяцев назад +1

      What make you not visiting and try Indonesian train yet?
      You visited those shithole railway system in Southeast Asian countries but Indonesia 🙄
      Indonesian Railway is among the best in Asia advanced, quality, services, clean and punctual
      Oh you can also try newly open Indonesian High Speed Railway Whoosh from Jakarta to Bandung up to 380 km/h!
      It's the first HSR in Southeast Asia.

    • @LinLin-kl5ei
      @LinLin-kl5ei 10 месяцев назад

      @@rickville8898 Hahaha asia

  • @kevanhubbard9673
    @kevanhubbard9673 Год назад +291

    Well it might be a rough ride but at least the Cambodian railway is back in action after years of being out of use.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад +27

      Very true!

    • @nikhilPUD01
      @nikhilPUD01 Год назад +5

      @@NonstopEurotrip You are so funny with your subtitles 😂👍

    • @himanshusingh5214
      @himanshusingh5214 Год назад +1

      Yes, good channel.

    • @passengersplace
      @passengersplace Год назад +22

      And they have managed to refurbish the old colonial infrastructure all on their own instead of kowtowing to Chinese investors; now that's admirable.

    • @stanislavkostarnov2157
      @stanislavkostarnov2157 Год назад +1

      I think a lot of "private carts" or "bamboo trains" used the tracks in the mean time... probably these are safer and marginally more comfortable, but it made for the unique part of Cambodian railways... the vehicles vibe, whilst newer, reminded me a lot of the trains running in Myanmar... maybe just the seat shape...

  • @dnwitte
    @dnwitte 8 месяцев назад +8

    Baby steps. When I was in Cambodia in 2016 that station in Battambang was closed and derelict, and had a clock on the front that had stopped during Khmer Rouge times. Glad to see some progress.

  • @elainefarrar
    @elainefarrar Год назад +133

    Well done for braving this and showing Cambodia! I first went there in 2005 and it was very poor and undeveloped. Obviously the trains haven't improved much since but its still a beautiful country with very friendly people 😊

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад +8

      Absolutely agree 😌

    • @haroldpearson6025
      @haroldpearson6025 Год назад +11

      I went to Cambodia in 1996 for work and stayed till 2017. The country has developed greatly since 1996.
      Prior to Cambodia I was working in 6 African countries from ,1969 to 1995. If you want examples of underdevelopment try a few sub-Saharan African countries.

    • @nikhilPUD01
      @nikhilPUD01 Год назад +2

      Cambodia is giving a tough competition to my country for its waste management system which is non existent and citizen also have no problem with it. 🥲 😂

    • @trevordean7144
      @trevordean7144 Год назад

      @@haroldpearson6025 you sound like a pedo was you hanging around with Gary glitter

    • @vanquynguyen8298
      @vanquynguyen8298 Год назад +1

      @@haroldpearson6025 : Tôi chưa tới Cambodia , nhưng tôi có suy đoán về đất nước đó , hoàn toàn trùng khớp với nhận xét của bạn .
      I have not been to Cambodia , but I have speculations about that country , which completely coincides with your comment .

  • @timp3224
    @timp3224 Год назад +43

    The Battambang line is the newer line opened to passengers. Cambodian Railways was really reopened for freight and the passenger trains are somewhat of an afterthought with limited service appealing to tourists. Cambodia’s infrastructure is being rapidly upgraded with talk of a high speed line from Phnom Penh to Ho Chi Minh to link into the wider regional rail upgrade being undertaken.

  • @CJSnews
    @CJSnews Год назад +9

    I have been to Cambodia several times. I like the country. The first time I visited Cambodia Khmer Rouge was still present in the areas I visited. I saw a Cambodia with very few cars. Impressive development since then.

  • @SRTBahndosi
    @SRTBahndosi Год назад +150

    First great comprehensive review on this route that I’ve seen on youtube. These Hitachi RHN trains ran Thai commuter northeastern line services before being donated to Cambodia. It would be interesting to see a long-distance cross border service between Bangkok and Phnom Penh, but it looks a long time coming and perhaps not until the tracks are properly maintained😂

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад +10

      Glad you like it 🙂

    • @ianhomerpura8937
      @ianhomerpura8937 Год назад +7

      iirc correctly the railway border crossing at Poipet was damaged because of the recent casino fire there, not sure if they've reopened it since.

    • @lwysparagon8109
      @lwysparagon8109 Год назад +5

      @@ianhomerpura8937 Seems it has been stop crossing since COVID-19 then continues by the casino burning and then tension between Thais and Cambodians on the cultural issues. It's good to keep the status as it is.

    • @spinalcrackerbox
      @spinalcrackerbox Год назад +2

      ​@@ianhomerpura8937 Trains between Battambang and Poipet haven't run since about April 2020.

    • @Oznej
      @Oznej 10 месяцев назад

      It would be lovely to see, but might take a while. When I travelled through Cambodia some 15 years ago, the roads on that route were absolutely atrocious. It was widely known that the main airlines much preferred that to be the case, wouldn't surprise me if that hampered the railway as well...

  • @HikaruFX12645
    @HikaruFX12645 Год назад +12

    I still remember the coach I used to ride in Thailand.
    It’s only be found in north-eastern railway, young people nowadays doesn’t like them because it’s too old, and lousy noise
    But for me these train I awe them so much, my mum always traveled from Korat to Ubon every weekend and the ticket is so cheap, around $2 (for a 375km)
    Furthermore these coaches are durable and easy to maintenance and no need of high cost technology to repair.

  • @FloriTravels
    @FloriTravels Год назад +19

    Cambodia is a country everyone should visit once in their lifetime, greetings from Thailand🇹🇭

    • @dazlebluefrogify
      @dazlebluefrogify Год назад +1

      most asian countries are on my very long "bucket list" as we say but i will probably never get to see this beautiful country or your own , thailand

  • @barebarekun161
    @barebarekun161 Год назад +11

    Crazy that it didn't derailed, we had fair share old trains and worn tracks in Thailand but the last route I took back in 2008 was a sleeper train from Bangkok-Chumphon and they never got me sick and I'm quite prone to motion sickness while travel in cars and planes, obviously they got vastly upgraded since 2008 can't wait to try the new routes and existing ones with better tracks and trains soon.
    This one in Cambodia looked like its only for locals who have strong stomach, I might lose whatever I ate that day out the window if I ride it.

  • @Propapanda0213
    @Propapanda0213 Год назад +4

    Kudos to your production man, I really love how you experience the services in depth with only description but no sound

  • @notverydeep9726
    @notverydeep9726 Год назад +7

    Given this line was defunct when I hoped to use it as part of travelling around the world on surface transport in February 2009, I was quite impressed with the speed and state of the track shown. It is good to see the line back in use and clearly use by local passengers as well as tourists. I hope they make enough to invest in a bit more in the way of track upgrades and in time improve the track stability and alignment...
    In 2009 I took a fast ferry from Phnom Penh and along the Tonlé Sap to Siem Reap (for the inevitable visit to Ankgkor Wat, before taking a Taxi to Battambang and on to the train to Bangkok across the Thai border. A fantastic trip. Next time I will take this train!

  • @sandyneedham6499
    @sandyneedham6499 Год назад +25

    From the video, the track LOOKS fairly well maintained - so is the poor ride a consequence of poor maintenance of the DMSs rather than the track? Do we know if this will be extended to Siam Reap, which could open good possibilities for tourist revenue for the railway company?

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад +7

      It's really not well maintained. A connection to Siam Reap would be excellent.

    • @MrMatavelhas
      @MrMatavelhas Год назад +9

      ​@@NonstopEurotrip The track is well maintained believe me. You are confusing track standards, which aren't certainly the best with track care.
      I noticed the quality of the track care once you gave a shot of the back. The problem is that you are used to modern tracks tamped by machines and the soil isn't clearly the best. We can say the track is good because:
      - The generous amount of balast and how well it is taken care of around the track. You can also see additional ballast on the side ofthe track at minute 9:00.
      - The track alignment, for a clearly manual job is good.
      Despite that, you can never have a posh stable track without mechanical tamping. Doing 70 km/h (well, the speedometer wasn't working on the cab...) in a narrow gauge, with 16 meter rails, in such condition is quite good and not as unsafe as it might seem. In fact I am very suprised by the quality of the track!

    • @DoNotTheCat-b1u
      @DoNotTheCat-b1u Год назад +1

      that's never happening

    • @stevens1041
      @stevens1041 Год назад +3

      Looks like fairly new track with a wafer-thin layer of new ballast thrown on top. There is the problem. The grade separation in many areas seems minimal too.

  • @mono2go
    @mono2go Год назад +6

    These seats are still being used in 3rd class trains in Thailand. I used to take this quite a few times many years ago and remembered once on a trip to Hua Hin, the bench across from mine fell, with a weight of two people, onto my toes. It's unfortunate that for much of the population this is still the only affordable way for them to travel. (2nd class seats on non-sleeper trains are not much better)

  • @digvijayrana88
    @digvijayrana88 Год назад +10

    Never had such experience in any train so far ! Btw I am from India ! Though have felt boredom on long slow trains journeys… plus lower class trains become too crowdy here … that much makes them more uncomfortable!!

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад

      I agree. This is worse than any Indian train I've been on

    • @digvijayrana88
      @digvijayrana88 Год назад

      @@NonstopEurotrip yes indian railways has most diversified classes and services to offer . From rags to riches it has something to offer for all. IR is now stepping towards a new era of High speed rails .. point to point services .. we are very hopeful !

    • @digvijayrana88
      @digvijayrana88 Год назад

      @@NonstopEurotrip would really love to know about your IR experience !! What did you like and what you disliked … I guess you have travelled through almost all kinds of classes and trains here During your last Trip…

  • @TheMaartian
    @TheMaartian Год назад +7

    I almost got motion sickness just watching this video. Not something I will add to my bucket list. It definitely replaces the worst ride I've ever personally experienced (about 25 years ago): London to Birmingham on the Midland Mainline, in First Class. The tables had raised edges to keep items from sliding off due to the constant lurching about. The tea was served in dainty porcelain cups that the steward filled less than half full so the tea wouldn't slosh out. Some did anyway. I was trying to do the right thing and take the train instead of flying, but I regretted that decision. Thank you for bringing us this video. Sometimes it is better to experience something vicariously rather than personally. Better you than me. Ha. Did you wait until you reached your final destination to eat your pineapple, or did you try eating it while in motion?

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад

      I ate the pineapple enroute 😂 thanks for watching 🤗

  • @Apetetrek
    @Apetetrek 9 месяцев назад +1

    im old and in need of maintanance,but id do this trip,crack a few cans of beer open and enjoy the scenery,and maybe a bit of banter with the locals on board,and i would say this train journey is far safer than the alternative road journey,by bus or taxi,and ive done both.the train journey is now on my list of to dos.

  • @susantoyohanes9298
    @susantoyohanes9298 Год назад +5

    great reviews, this reminds me of my travel experience on a train in Myanmar in the first week of January 2019 with the Yangon-Bagan and Mandalay-Yangon routes. As for ticket reservations, I think Cambodia is more advanced, which can be done online, my experience at that time was with trains in Myanmar, reservations were only served manually at the counter or a special reservation place located near the station for departures from Yangon.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад

      That sounds like a fun experience 🙂

    • @_martian101
      @_martian101 2 месяца назад

      myanmar is literally the most depressing country in southeast asia, even afghanistan is still better

  • @PatrickLechevallier
    @PatrickLechevallier Год назад +6

    I thought that the railway tracks had been renovated by an Australian company,that's what I read somewhere!Once again a beautiful video and once again thank you very much.....

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад +2

      Many thanks!

    • @hans2406
      @hans2406 Год назад +2

      Well, Toll was hired to upgrade the tracks and rolling stock, but there seems to have been financial problems, exit Toll......
      Happy to see the ex SRT DMU's are used intensively

  • @emanoelchaves2793
    @emanoelchaves2793 Год назад +9

    Nice video! The Cambodian train is not very comfortable, but it's still an experience. Too bad that the Cambodian Railways do not receive more investment... They could, for example, build an extension line from Battambang to Siem Reap, as that city is the base to tourists that want to visit the Angkor Wat complex....the line could make tourists to visit further into Cambodia....just thinking...

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад +2

      I agree... Phnom Penh to battambang to Siem Reap to Phnom Penh loop would be amazing!

  • @musimsemi8286
    @musimsemi8286 3 месяца назад +2

    Well as a southerner asian I'll be honest Indonesian and Malaysian trains are actually the most badast and comfy in Southeast Asia

  • @grip2617
    @grip2617 Год назад +6

    When a country is not tourist minded it will keep its identity and culture.

  • @giveaway999
    @giveaway999 2 месяца назад +2

    This train is so strong and powerful 👍 i like it
    Love from Indonesia

  • @LimChingLiang
    @LimChingLiang Год назад +6

    You should try Japan "Yakumo" Limited Express from Okayama to Izumo. The only train in Japan which provide sickness bag to passenger. 🤣

  • @Trainandfood4101
    @Trainandfood4101 24 дня назад

    It is a Thai train donated to Cambodia. Four of the 38 RHN trains donated in Thailand are in the northeastern region. However, when they are in Thailand, the trains are in much better condition, speed, and cleanliness. And it's not just the trains that we donated, but the sleepers and rail clamps were also donated by Thailand.

  • @sedoff1948
    @sedoff1948 Год назад +2

    I didn’t even realize there was a train in Cambodia. If you haven’t already, do try the trains in Burma, aka Myanmar. Preferably third class! There is a train from Rangoon, aka Yangon, to Mandalay. A few years ago I met a young man on the flight from Bangkok. Then weeks later in the Shan State mountains I was at a train station when someone yelled to me from a train carriage. It was the young man. He and his father rented a whole carriage and were traveling around Burma. With servants to tend to their wishes. Again, I enjoy your videos. En avant!

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад

      Thank you! Burma is definitely on my to-do list 😁

  • @C1K450
    @C1K450 Год назад +8

    Now that Cambodia is a rapidly developing economy especially in the capital, it’d be nice to see them develop a new or refurbished railway system as fast and efficient as their ASEAN and East Asian counterparts.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад

      Me too!

    • @Prince_mt12
      @Prince_mt12 Год назад

      Nah philippines is shittier than Cambodia, they don't even have one 😂

  • @srinivasvaranasi1645
    @srinivasvaranasi1645 Год назад +1

    Gives a glimpse of Cambodia which is still recovering. Thank you.

  • @Joymax168
    @Joymax168 11 месяцев назад +12

    I love Cambodia. Nature is so beautiful, and people are humble and friendly.

  • @drychaf
    @drychaf 11 месяцев назад +1

    About 20 yrs ago I took the Sihanoukville route (the only one running at the time?). Incredibly slow due to the condition of the track, no windows, holes in the floor and walls, some home cooking going on on the floor and me and few others in the few coveted hammocks hanging from the luggage racks. Can't remember feeling 'sick' - I've travelled some rough routes in my time.

  • @eisenbahnerharthausen
    @eisenbahnerharthausen 11 месяцев назад +1

    Well, I once rode the Austrian EuroCity. Suddenly, a really bad smell was there and I thought someone threw up in my carriage. It was also very crowded. That smell drove me crazy and I wanted to leave this car, but I could'nt because it was FULL OF PEOPLE!
    Later I found out, that the bad smell came from someone's peppermint tea, and I asked him kindly to put the bottle away, and the rest of the ride was just fine 😊

  • @mcbchannel7173
    @mcbchannel7173 Год назад +4

    That looks exactly like the Indonesian Railway back in 2008. I would love to see you cover the Indonesian Railway (KAI) and the Indonesian High-Speed Railway (KCIC)

    • @harimelon5597
      @harimelon5597 Год назад +2

      Nggak lahhh😂 tahun 70-80an kali

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад +4

      I'm going to ☺️

    • @rezapanji610
      @rezapanji610 Год назад

      Teringat kembali

    • @Adolphification
      @Adolphification Год назад +3

      indonesian railway in 2008 was not this bad actually....it was quite bad back then yes, but not to this extend,

    • @Jengkol_99
      @Jengkol_99 11 месяцев назад

      Mungkin mata Anda jereng mana ada kereta indo tahun 2008 seperti itu. Indo sudah pakai computerlain angr😁😁😁ang awak

  • @trainzandroideuropeaddons5018
    @trainzandroideuropeaddons5018 Год назад +1

    Hello i from thailand, That diesel rail car are donate by thai, However they did maintance properly is tracks speedmometer and cab speedmometer are show 0 km/h, But train is 65.5 km/h

  • @TheArkamedBat
    @TheArkamedBat Год назад +17

    And we complain about the Pacers in the UK... This is a bouncy train.

  • @shredder3055
    @shredder3055 5 дней назад

    God ! That TVS Rickshaw is everywhere...

  • @masinat4322
    @masinat4322 Месяц назад

    "Train is quite bouncy" "Constant blasting of the horn", seems bit like the Xtrapolis 100.

  • @donaldtse6995
    @donaldtse6995 7 месяцев назад +1

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  • @hassanalihusseini1717
    @hassanalihusseini1717 Год назад +8

    I did that journey on Friday, 10th of February 2023 in the other direction. Yes, the track is horrible on that route, and the most important instrument of the driver seems to be the signal horn.
    Once he had to make a full break as there was a relaxed farmer with his cattle walking along the track.
    On Monday, 13th of February 2023 I continued to Sihanoukville. That train was air conditioned but had a lot of mosquitos. The track was better as this route is used by goods trains, too.

  • @michaelroark3263
    @michaelroark3263 11 месяцев назад +1

    In the waning days of the old Penn Central you could have had a similar experience on the local train from Philly to Media and West Chester, Pa. Just as much rock and roll but saving grace of frequent stops.

  • @apichaipunnahitananda8408
    @apichaipunnahitananda8408 Год назад

    This VDO of railway trip reminds me my oldie days when I was children 40 years ago. During my childhood, age of 4 or 5 until teens, every summer and authum holidays I and my family usually travelled east by train from BKK to my grandfather residence at the border of Thai-Cambodia. The train (ex--SRT), the passing by view of rice fields, hills, country or provincial habitats, a single track, and shaky feelings along the way, they were all my past experiences should I never forget. It's amazing that I can see it being alive again in your VDO.
    .
    P.S. By the end of the clip when you're geting off the train, the scrips and warning signs at stairways are written in Thai and English, they once belonged to State Railway of Thailand.

  • @stogieguy7
    @stogieguy7 Год назад +5

    Fascinating! Thanks for taking us along on this rather challenging journey.

  • @sausage_lord
    @sausage_lord Год назад +40

    Awesome video! The things you put yourself through for our entertainment eh?
    I travelled through Cambodia in 2018, about a month before this route started. I was a bit disappointed that I had to take the bus, but after seeing this video, I think I had the more comfy option.
    Like you said, Cambodia is an amazing country full of wonderful people. Battambang was my fave place too - did you get to go see the caves full of bats? 🦇

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад +4

      Well I do try 🤗

    • @barrydevonshire9749
      @barrydevonshire9749 10 месяцев назад

      A must do rail journey when I get time. I travelled on the Thai railway a lot

    • @belstar1128
      @belstar1128 10 месяцев назад +1

      Yea last time i was there i was actually quite impressed by the bus better than in western Europe. but the roads were messy so it was funny seeing this fancy bus driving in the mud getting dirty

  • @andrewdarley8988
    @andrewdarley8988 Год назад +2

    Well that was definitely something else. Surprisingly the only time I felt sick on train a was at the other end of the scale a year ago travelling from Cologne to Frankfurt first class on an ICE. The majority of the route had been upgraded to a high-speed line but as we reached high-speed the train started a most disconcerting rocking movement. I suspect something was out of adjustment with the settings of the springs or dampers on the bogies. Fortunately this was only for a duration of about 50 minutes. None of my other experiences of the ICE have been on high-speed sections so I don't know if this is a regular occurrence but I would think it most unlikely.

  • @Kitti.-
    @Kitti.- 5 месяцев назад +3

    This train recently hit a bus

  • @charsbob
    @charsbob Год назад +1

    The right-of-way looks wet, which makes track maintenance a nightmare. They would need lots of ballast and probably some sand or gravel beneath it for stability. In some places, they would need to put in tiles and drains to keep the water level manageable. And, of course, a work train, which they may not have. From the audio, they seem to have jointed rail in some places, which gradually works loose unless it's regularly maintained - usually by hand. Overall, the ride reminds me of the condition on the CNJ (Central Railroad of New Jersey) commuter main line in the early 1970s.

  • @mangawhio1
    @mangawhio1 Год назад +1

    World's worst? Oh, come on! I took that same trip today, but knowing that it's a one metre track and cheap as chips, didn't expect luxury. I guess travel sickness coloured your judgment. I found it fun, relaxing and friendly. The only bugbear was a young European couple who arrived just before departure and wanted me to give up my window seat so they could sit together!

  • @rezaalan3991
    @rezaalan3991 Год назад +3

    What a great trip and experience. I don't know this train ended the journey at Battambang or continuing to other cities, because when I searched in Wikipedia, after Battambang, your train should be continuing to Sisophon and Poipet. The last city which I mentioned before is city/town located close to Thailand Border. As far as I remember, they also have new train connecting Phnom Penh and Airport. I'm curious, what transportation you taking to Cambodia? By Air or Land Transport from neighbouring countries?

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад +3

      Currently it terminates at battambang. I flew to Cambodia from Saigon as I was short of time and didn't fancy the bus!

    • @rezaalan3991
      @rezaalan3991 Год назад +1

      @@NonstopEurotrip Ahh okay. Nice information

  • @123kojiable
    @123kojiable 6 месяцев назад

    The train with diesel engines made in Thailand is my favorite. The train is innocent but the rails are so bumpy.

  • @keithhardy8513
    @keithhardy8513 Год назад +7

    It's good to see the Cambodia railways making a comeback after years of delay caused by war etc. However, this doesn't look like a journey for the faint hearted. I think that I will continue to take the bus from Phnom Penh to Battambang until the railway line is upgraded and more modern trains introduced, which will probably be a few more years from now.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад +1

      Yes, it was interesting for sure!

    • @DoNotTheCat-b1u
      @DoNotTheCat-b1u Год назад +1

      the president made it clear, he'll never improve that railway, he's going to just build a new and more modern one that travels around Phnom Penh

    • @stevens1041
      @stevens1041 Год назад

      @@DoNotTheCat-b1u Sad. I think that's a massive mistake.

  • @Chrizz06041980
    @Chrizz06041980 10 месяцев назад

    Thank you for producing this impressive video. I had an experience with a bumping train ride in Poland 🇵🇱 in 2005 over the whole distance of the train from Opole / Oppeln to Nysa / Neiße. Meanwhile the track is in better condition, for sure.

  • @stef6567
    @stef6567 Год назад +1

    You got off lightly, I did the route in 2003 before it was 'upgraded', it was scheduled for 14 hours to BTB. I did it again 4 months ago - on that day the ex-SRT DMU had failed and was pulled to Phnom Penh by a diesel! Bumpy but a great experience!

  • @henrywilliam8506
    @henrywilliam8506 Год назад +2

    A rough train ride to test you. The train from Kanchanaburi to Nam Tok and return in Thailand. Wooden bench seats, open windows and a VERY unstable train, but what a journey.
    One I’ll never forget and would love to ride again.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад +2

      No Thai train has ever made me sick

    • @henrywilliam8506
      @henrywilliam8506 Год назад

      Have you ever taken that train, Kanchanaburi to Nam Tok?
      If not, I strongly suggest you do.
      I also took the train from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi? If not, I’d highly recommend it too. Great vlogs!

    • @andrewwakldnz
      @andrewwakldnz Год назад

      ​@@henrywilliam8506agree the Nam Tok journey is a must do! I have to thank the man in seat 61 for that 🙏

    • @jamesbong4928
      @jamesbong4928 Год назад

      That sounds like the train I took on this very journey, but half of the wooden seats were broken, there were gaping holes in the wooden floor and roof, and all of the windows and doors were missing, so a slap of a tree branch in the face wasn't uncommon considering ther was only one train per week, so the jungle had a week's growth in between trains. What with the incredibly crooked tracks, thee most dangerous journey I've ever had, but one fantastic experience.

  • @boythedrag148
    @boythedrag148 Год назад +1

    We still have some of this trains in urban of Thailand , use only shot distance , provine to prvince only , NHT so long time used and still good .Lol

  • @zahrans
    @zahrans 11 месяцев назад

    These coaches look like the old type Sri Lankan Railway coaches imported DECADES back from Romania and still being used in many routes even today. Same 'padded seats' and all. But can confirm SLR doesn't have the back soothing 'rollercoaster' feature Cambodian Railways is apparently blessed with.

  • @Trainsaregreat365
    @Trainsaregreat365 9 месяцев назад

    I never seen a train bouncing this much before it's Literally a train trampoline I like your videos really nice channel

  • @evs251
    @evs251 Год назад +2

    I was once on a Swedish train and that made me feel incredibly motion sick. I think it was because that train tilts so hard on the bends

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад

      Some people can't deal with the tilting trains, yeah

    • @earlywormgetsthebird
      @earlywormgetsthebird 11 месяцев назад

      Similarly, I found the train ride from Stockholm to Oslo really annoying with the insescent rolling from left to right. The city train in Yangon was really comfy in comparison 😂

  • @sirisakpansiri233
    @sirisakpansiri233 Год назад +1

    It was Third Class train donated from Thailand to Cambodia. Ticket is quite expensive compare with distance (275 Km) at around 10 USD is more expensive than traveling from Bangkok to Chiang Mai (751 Km) which ticket price start from 8.4 USD same class or even better there are A/C second class, sleeper second class & sleeper first class options as well.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад

      I suppose it's more expensive to run just 1 train a day

  • @antonizvekov1
    @antonizvekov1 Год назад +2

    The train through Poland in the 80's - definitely would make you sick

  • @pedrorubiotejero_aka_prt
    @pedrorubiotejero_aka_prt Год назад +1

    I don't wanna comment anything interesting this week, so I'll keep calm for the after eating time.
    Tbh, I never go to my bed to have a nap, but I feel a little bit sleepy right now, so I'll watch TV instead of sleep

  • @shanewalters2565
    @shanewalters2565 Год назад +1

    2:10 The Steam Engine is still serviceable btw, they run it for special excursions occasionally. Great video as always

  • @mikea.1586
    @mikea.1586 Год назад +1

    That's interesting.. I took the train that went to Sihanouksville and it wasn't that bumpy but yeah everything was rattling and shaking. Loved the horn being blasted every 5 mins 😁

  • @robertschelly
    @robertschelly 11 месяцев назад

    I am happy to find this train & a train to Sihanoukville! I'm old school and can't wait to get on. Reminds me of BKK to Chiang Mai 2000.🙏🙏

  • @mavadelo
    @mavadelo Год назад

    7:37 When the whole passenger group is doing the cha-cha-cha (or should I say choo-choo-choo?) in sync, the bouncing is indeed uh... off the rails! {I will show myself the door}

  • @alejandrayalanbowman367
    @alejandrayalanbowman367 Год назад +15

    Stop complaining. If you'd seen what they had to put up with back in WWII and in the 60's, you'd be surprised that they have anything at all. Full marks to them that, in their impoverished state, they manage to have any sort of scheduled train service.

    • @shanjida8353
      @shanjida8353 Год назад +5

      Why does the US does not have high speed rail?Quit complaining.

    • @elcubanito2442
      @elcubanito2442 Год назад

      Stop being a total bitch.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад +11

      Calling the Cambodians impoverished is a much bigger insult than anything I said.

    • @stefannils2032
      @stefannils2032 Год назад

      Quite the little mummy's boy aren't we been on this train it's fine and traveled on much worst why do you travel, stay at home

    • @-dosocial7595
      @-dosocial7595 Год назад

      Poor contry so 😆😆

  • @kltha6571
    @kltha6571 Год назад

    That train line is so contrast of one hundred and fifty million dollars sport stadium they built for sea game...

  • @saifonlawrence2044
    @saifonlawrence2044 10 месяцев назад

    When traveling I don't constantly complain....I go with the flow.

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  10 месяцев назад

      Me too, as you'll see from the vast majority of my other videos. However no other train has ever made me sick.

  • @weeringjohnny
    @weeringjohnny Год назад

    I like the way the stations are tricked out with the same livery as the train. Neat.

  • @eckartspindler4353
    @eckartspindler4353 Год назад

    I think, the price is very high for Cambodians.
    In 2013, I travelled with Myanmar Railways on the mainline Yangon to Mandalay as far as on several branch lines (Thazi - Shwenyaung, Mandalay- Hsipaw and Bagan - Yangon). The tracks were similar to those in Cambodia. Still, the service on board the trains and on the stations was much better. There were first class coaches available with more comfortable seats. On mainline trains, there were even sleeping cars and restaurant cars.
    Despite the bumpy ride, it was a great experience for me. The food on the stations was excellent, the scenery and the friendly people I met were it worth to take the train!

  • @mddawson1
    @mddawson1 10 месяцев назад

    While it didn't make me sick, a train journey I took from Budapest to Gödöllő in Hungary in the early 2000s was so bumpy, I thought we would derail.

  • @mightypotato
    @mightypotato 11 месяцев назад +1

    Out of all the places I've been, Cambodia was the most surprising. An absolutely beautiful country with the most amazing and kind people you'll ever meet. One day, I would love to go back.

  • @Wog68
    @Wog68 Год назад

    This remind me of India and India railways up-to 1970. What is missing is dirt, filth and vandalized seats and rest rooms. Train set appear to be imported from Australia or Japan.

  • @riderblackmx
    @riderblackmx Год назад

    You may try Jakarta - Malang trip with "Majapahit" economy class train in indonesia, it takes up to 15 hours on train. So please prepare your back & enjoy the seat :) :). Feel the nature & nice view in Malang. Have a nice trip...

  • @azaharim.a2225
    @azaharim.a2225 Год назад

    despite the tha true commentary along your life trip. i still want to have experience of riding this beautiful train. it is amazing trip.
    I think the scene that you enjoyed is also a beautiful memory to be remembered by you for the whole of you life. tqvm

  • @belstar1128
    @belstar1128 10 месяцев назад

    If you think this looks bad you should see it in 2004 the capital was like one of the small villages you visited.

  • @georgecannon8800
    @georgecannon8800 11 месяцев назад

    Please do some research mate. Your "bamboo train" description could be so much better. The engines are not go carts, but known in Thailand as an E tan engine. They can pump water and do many things, but have been adapted to drive trucks among other things.

  • @Imigranyaman
    @Imigranyaman 5 месяцев назад +1

    The train interior like indonesian economy class train in 1990-2010's . Hopefully Cambodia will progress like Indonesian railway

  • @sherwinnelson2694
    @sherwinnelson2694 Год назад +1

    Reminds me of Burmese trains and tracks although the cars in Burma were more substantial and I have also used the sleepers to Bagan and Mandalay. The rail bed in Cambodia seems decent but the rail seems very light and is probably not machine balanced, hence the rolling. I don't get sick on trains, SE Asia included but can understand why many people might. Love Cambodia, will be back probably next year. It would be nice if a through route Bankok-PP could be established at some point.

    • @keithhardy8513
      @keithhardy8513 Год назад

      Yes, I have taken train rides in Myanmar (Burma) also. Those trains really do shake, like being on a fairground ride 🤣🤣

  • @itsmeianto3086
    @itsmeianto3086 Год назад

    Great, a really nice video. I enjoyed watching this video very much.

  • @tg916.th.21
    @tg916.th.21 3 месяца назад

    Fun fact, the average Cambodian Royal Railways journey hits 3 cows on the way (apparently)

  • @sam64k
    @sam64k Год назад

    I hear nothing but a big cry from this end to that end, not right in a country like this.

  • @Tlk-d1e
    @Tlk-d1e Год назад

    True pacer moment

  • @archiebald4717
    @archiebald4717 Год назад

    No. Try the train in the Kurigram area of North Bangladesh. The train that goes around Rangoon is also very ropey.

  • @samsbgr6361
    @samsbgr6361 Год назад +1

    I like transportation vlog, specially railway.
    I subscribed u 🙏

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад

      Thanks a lot 😄

    • @samsbgr6361
      @samsbgr6361 Год назад

      @@NonstopEurotrip don't forget to visit indonesia sir, enjoy and rate the railways 😊

  • @franciscoverra2307
    @franciscoverra2307 Год назад

    N our country, d Phillipines also we have such old train, a 18th century, but at present our government, improved d 147km out of 600km railway track to elevated one, and its 50 percent completions.

  • @davidwebb4904
    @davidwebb4904 Год назад +1

    The toilet is nicer than that of Bulgarian Railways rolling stock.

  • @TubeDisabuser
    @TubeDisabuser 9 месяцев назад

    This train was luxurious compared with a Mexican train from Veracruz to Tapachula in 1979.

  • @runawaysmudger7181
    @runawaysmudger7181 9 месяцев назад

    Well I've been on bad sections on the SRT a few times especially the Kantang branch but this is another thing entirely. Hopefully they remedied this with the rails and ties we gave them

  • @paolomesseca8679
    @paolomesseca8679 Год назад

    40 years ago I had a much worst experience with a train from Wau (in today's South Sudan) to Khartum althouhg not so wobbling. Today, after so many years of destruction, I guess no more train connection is working at all

  • @andybluewater2291
    @andybluewater2291 Год назад

    You should've put "holiday in Cambodia "as background song 😂

  • @josephnulley6808
    @josephnulley6808 Год назад

    It is unique, very amusing and very enjoyable. Not very fast but who is in a hurry her.....

  • @ravvork5729
    @ravvork5729 Год назад

    Come visit Indonesia, we have the first fast train in ASEAN, apart from that, Indonesia is a beautiful country with a variety of local cultures

  • @garychristie5009
    @garychristie5009 Год назад

    It might have been long and bumpy but what an exciting ride. I am going to take that train ride for myself just to see if it is what you say. Thank you for leading the way.

  • @czechmatebro
    @czechmatebro Год назад

    great video! i would love it if you reviewed czech interjet train Cheb>Ústí nad Labem>Praha. It is one of the country's best trains on a really beautiful route

  • @one_step_sideways
    @one_step_sideways Год назад

    Is this a certified narrow gauge moment? Surely the proper 1435/1524mm gauges would be less shaky and allow for higher speed even in the same condition?

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад

      No, because they're fine in Thailand and Malaysia

  • @ChristopherHaslettPhotography
    @ChristopherHaslettPhotography Год назад

    I've been on meter gauge trains in East Africa that were just as shaky. The center of gravity is very low - the undercarriage has most of the weight so derailment isn't as imminent as it seems.

  • @didierpottiez6154
    @didierpottiez6154 Год назад

    Thank you, it was very interesting and informative. I haven't watched all your videos yet....have you travelled by train in Madagascar? There are many videos on RUclips and believe me, it's an INCREDIBLE experience.

  • @imsbvs
    @imsbvs Год назад

    Another place brought to my home by RUclips that I will never get to visit in person! Watching makes me want to enjoy the hunting experienced on the DLR (Docklands light railway in London)!! With all that open water did you need to take any precations against mosquitos?

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад

      Thanks Ian. Yes I carried mozzie spray religiously ☺️

  • @kasetchimplee7214
    @kasetchimplee7214 Год назад

    The train bogie is look like the bogie that I used to sit on 40 years ago in Thailand in the route from Bangkok (Wong wein yai) to Samutsakorn. That was very dangarous train , the door of the bogie was left open all the time of the trip when I was sitting 40 years ago. 😅

  • @QuynhMai-by9os
    @QuynhMai-by9os Год назад +1

    Phí tiền,và thời gian của bạn
    Hãy sang Việt Nam dịch vụ tàu sẽ tốt hơn nhiều👍

  • @abus3562
    @abus3562 Год назад

    Quite the experience, very good video of the trip, but better you experience it than me. Did you take the trip back by train?

    • @NonstopEurotrip
      @NonstopEurotrip  Год назад

      Nope, I took the bus across to Angkor Wat, gen back to Phnom Penh